The Antifa Comic Book

Gord Hill brings graphic resistance to Ottawa!

By Brad Evoy

On Oct.11, Kwakwaka’wakw nation artist and anarchist Gord Hill’s ongoing launch tour for his newest book came to Ottawa. Published by Arsenal Pulp Press, The Antifa Comic Book: 100 Years of Fascism and Antifa Movements is Hill’s latest work combining artistic skill with a fire for resistance.

At the McNabb Community Centre, Hill led a packed house through the history and development of fascist parties and paramilitary groups. For Hill, these groups – no matter their outward differences – are united by their intention to militarize politics.

Hill also reflected upon his own and his comrades’ experiences in groups like Anti-Racist Action, where direct confrontation with neo-Nazis and other members of the far right became a part of activist resistance in the ‘80s and ‘90s.

Hill also explained how he developed and refined his technique from previous works – like The 500 Years of Resistance Comic Book –with digital colouring and deeper linework.

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